On this page, you will find resources for a variety of items.  

These resources are mainly for students of middle and high school-age and therefore some resources, although really good, do not meet our target audience. MASC is not an “advertising” organization for all things.  

All the information on this website is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. MASC does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of the information on other websites (labeled as “link to an outside source”).

If you find a “broken link” or feel that any information linked is inappropriate, please contact MASC Executive Director at Nicete.Moodie@mdstudentcouncils.org or Assistant Executive Director at Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils.org

A Guide to MASC Acronyms and Abbreviations (pdf file)

Advisors

• Frequently Asked Questions

Advocacy and Civic Engagement

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• Maryland Voter Registration
• Maryland General Assembly
• My School Votes
• When We All Vote
• Register My Vote

Safety

(MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)

• Bus Safety PSA with MASC students
• Safe Schools Tip Line – download app and report issues online

On-Line Digital Safety & Social Media

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• #ICANHELP
• #ICANHELP Events and Free Webinars

Environmental Items

• MASC Monthly Green Goals

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• Maryland Green Schools List
• Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education – Application for Green Schools
• No To Tobacco Litter
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation
• Composting at Home Article
• A Homeowner’s Guide to Composting
• Compost with Coffee Beans
• Well Gardening Article
• Beginner’s Guide to Composting –  Surprisingly Simple Super Soil
• Best Indoor Kitchen Composters
• The Most Important Things You Should Know About Recycling Electronics
• Starting an Eco-Friendly Business
• Eco-Friendly Guide for Linen Recycling
• Light bulb and other lighting recycling

Health & Mental Health

• Maryland Mental Health Resources (Google Docs Link)

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)

General
• Work2BeWell Mental Health Resource
• A Comprehensive Technical Package for the Prevention of Youth Violence and Associated Risk Behaviors (CDC)
• National Institute of Mental Health – Brochures and Fact Sheets by Topic
• Immediate Help for Mental Illness
• Virtual Mental Health Resources (Google Docs Link)
• Teen Mental Health During Quarantine
• Teenage Depression
• Ride Sharing – Sexual Assult Guide

Home Safety

• How to Handle Household Chemicals Safely
• Home Safety (written for “elderly homes” but applies to home with children, too!!)

Suicide
• Youth Suicide Prevention School Program – MD Dept. of Education

Relationships
• OneLove – promoting healthy relationships (meets MSDE health curriculum standards)

Peer Pressure
• Peer Pressure

Bullying and Cyber-Bullying
• Cyber Bullying – Resource for Parents
• Family’s Guide to Cyber Bullying and How It Can Be Prevented
• 10 Ways Parents Can Prevent Cyber-Bullying

Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol

Link to Outside Resources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)

General

• Addiction Resources
• Addiction Recovery Guide
• Addiction Center Help
• Therapy Resources for Addiction Treatment
• Addiction Recovery Guide
• Helping an Addicted Loved One
• Addiction Recovery Resources in the LGBTQ+ Community
• Addiction Treatment Resources

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Rehab

• Rehab Guide for Maryland
• Drug Rehab in Maryland
• Defining Wellness – Drug Detox Info
• Maryland Inpatient Drug Rehab Facilities
• 10 Best Drug and Alcohol Rehabs in Maryland
• Drug and Alcohol Detox Centers Directory
• Alcohol Rehab Help
• Drug Rehab for Teens and Young Adults
• Drug Strategies
• Heroin / Opioid Toolkit – MD State Dept. of Education
• Benefits of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment

Alcoholism

• How to Talk to Teens about Alcohol
• Alcoholism Warning Signs
• What to Know about Binge Drinking 
• The Four Stages of Alcoholism: Pre, Early, Middle, and Late
• Needing Alcohol Rehab?

E-Cigarettes

• Surprising facts about e-cigarettes/vapes and how to get help
• Maryland teens can text “Ready” to 887-09 for e-cigarette quitting tips and support
• Key facts and resources about e-cigarettes/vapes
• Free, confidential, 24/7 support to quit tobacco for anyone ages 13+
• Latest information from the Truth Initiative, including videos and ways to get involved
• Design your vaping quit plan and get help quitting through an app, texting, or chat

Leadership Resources (MASC handouts and workshop presentations)

• Equity, Anti-Racism, Social Justice (Google Docs Link)

Link to Outside Resources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• #ICANHELP – delete negativity online!

MASC Regions and Divisions

(listing and links)

National Student Council (NatStuCo) (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
Since 1931, the goal of the National Student Council (NatStuCo) has been to help all student councils become more effective organizations. NatStuCo represents middle-level and high school councils nationwide. It seeks to provide a valuable leadership partnership between students and their schools. It creates an opportunity for students to become effective leaders, thus encouraging and influencing a positive school climate.

SMOB Spectrum Chart

Click on the SMOB graphic to go to information about SMOBs around the state.